"Aye bitch, don't even play with me. Give me all my fucking jewelry! Don't nobody have time to be playing around with y'all. Hiding behind that weak ass badge!" I spat at the booking officer. I already knew how this process went. This ain't my first rodeo and these crackas playing. It was the morning of New Years, putting the time around 11 something and I'm just now being released. All the judges that knew my people took forever to answer the phone, so I had to wait a couple hours before anything could be done. I snatched my bag and walked away, going out of the door into the lobby.

"Mama." That was the first thing I said, making her whip her head up and run my way. Once she wrapped her arms around me, I instantly broke down because, what the fuck man.

"It's okay, baby. I know, I know." She rubbed my back, consoling me as we cried together. She pulled back, wiping my face and giving me a small smile. I looked up and saw all the adults, still in their party clothes.

My mama grabbed a hoodie from my pops and handed it to me. "Put this on, baby. Everybody is at our house waiting."

I nodded my head and slipped the blue Nike hoodie over my body, leaving the hood on my head as we walked out of the station. I pulled the backdoor open to my Momo's Cullinan for my mama and slid in after her. I laid my head up against the window as my daddy drove down the road. Man all I want is a shower and to lay under my main ladies. I'm still in my outfit with my Gucci loafers on. I shook my head because this whole ordeal was absurd. Kambria signed her death certificate when she decided to play with my name and freedom. Then she had the nerve to mess up one of the biggest nights of my life with some non-sense.

"And I told you that I'm not writing the report because it's not true! How do I know? BECAUSE HE'S MY BOYFRIEND! Wait, so you're going to fire me because I refuse to write a report based on allegations? A fucking joke. Instead of firing me, how about this? I QUIT! I'm a De Luca and you're gonna regret the day you fucked with me! Fuck off my phone."

I walked into the living room with wide eyes as I listened to my Bug go off on her boss. I immediately felt bad because she done quit a job she has always wanted on a count of me. Kambria just doesn't know what she done did.

"Bugga." I called her by one of the many nicknames I have for her, making her whip her head up and run my way. She jumped on me, wrapping her legs around my toros as I secured her in my arms. She removed the hood from my head, looking into my eyes with her soft eyes.

"You okay, Pooh?"

I nodded my head and she kissed my cheek before sticking her head into my neck. I walked us to the couch and sat down. I pulled the throw blanket from the back of the couch, covering up her lower half because she had on shorts. Everybody around me was talking, but I wasn't hearing anything they were saying. I stared ahead at the blank TV, lost in my head. It's crazy how people will go to lengths to ruin your life just because you don't want to be with them. Kambria is delusional and needs serious help. She cheated on me, not the other way around, and I wish she understood that.

"Boog, when was the last time you saw that damn girl?"

I looked up to see Momo handing me a plate of breakfast food. Juice slid off my lap and sat on the side of me with her legs still wrapped around my waist. I sat up a little and grabbed the plate from my Momo's grasp. "She popped up the day Pops's interview aired on TV, and I haven't seen her since. Then she called me talking crazy when we were on our way to the barbecue that day."

She shook her head and walked off. I barely had an appetite, but I knew I needed to eat something to soak up all the alcohol I had drunk. I also needed some water too because I already knew my PO was going to be calling soon once he got word I was arrested. I cut into my waffle and dipped into the cup of syrup before sticking it in my mouth. I nodded my head at the hint of vanilla and cinnamon. Loved when Momo used her recipe. I bit into a sausage link before feeding Juice a piece of my waffle.

"We got the case file, Boog."

I looked up from my plate to see my mama walking in the living room with Sahil in her arm. I frowned because you could see the tiredness and worry on her face. I didn't like that.

"Oh that little bitch is crazy! Xavier, look at these pictures! She's playing with my son's name and freedom. She got me and my son fucked up!"

I shook my head watching her flip through the pictures of Kambria and her bruises. I shook my head and sat my plate on the coffee table because I had lost my appetite. I leaned back and laid on my baby. She pushed my hood back and started rubbing her fingers against my scalp. "Mama, on what date did she say I hit her?"

The sounds of paper flipping were heard for a few seconds until they stopped. "Back in November on the 12th."

I shook my head and laughed because that girl is dumb. Now I'm about to sue her for defamation of character. Judging by the pictures, you can definitely tell they're either self-inflicted or make-up. "That was movie night in the park. I was there all day for set up, then me and Juice left towards the end of the movie because she had an accident. If that's not enough proof, I'm in the pictures on Pops's website."

"Go ahead and shower and rest. We got this baby. We're not doing anything big today. Momo is going to cook, and then we're going to sit outside later tonight and pop fireworks."

I leaned over and kissed my mama's cheek before sliding off the couch with Bugga right behind me. I held her hand as we walked upstairs. I started stripping as soon as I entered my room, from my clothes. I tossed the hoodie on my couch, which was up against my wall, and threw my clothes into the basket. "Bug, are you getting in with me?"

She nodded her head and followed me into the bathroom. I turned the shower on, messing with it until it was the right temperature. I turned around and Orianne was in all her glory. She was still a little shy when it came to her body, but I loved it. Every roll, nook, and cranny. I grabbed her purple showercap from under the cabinet and pulled it over her head. I stepped out of my briefs and took two washcloths from my shelf before stepping inside the shower. I grabbed her hand, helping her in.

I was under the shower head, letting the water beat my back up while also letting my hair get wet. I wiped the water out of my face looking at her. "Why did you quit your job on a count of me?"

"Because my boss had me fucked up. She saw who your parents were and wanted to run the story without having all the facts straight. I told her it wasn't true, but she didn't care, so I quit. She wasn't about to use your or name for ratings because that's all she wanted to do. The title of the article was going to be "Son of Xavier and Sonni West arrested for.." I don't want you feeling bad that I quit either. I had more jobs lined up before I chose that one anyway. All I have to do is reach out to them, and once they get word that I quit, they're going to be reaching out to me. I'm okay, Pooh. I promise."

I nodded my head. Even though she told me not to, I can't help but feel bad. Kambria is not only messing with me, she's messing with those around me as well. I washed Juice's back and let her handle the rest before she stepped out. I stayed in the shower a little longer because I had to wash my hair. I wanted to cleanse all the jailness off me. After the second rinse, I turned the water off and stepped out of the shower. I closed the glass door and grabbed my towel from the hook, wrapping it around my waist. I opened up my cabinet and grabbed one of my t-shirts, wrapping it around my hair. I walked to the sink and brushed my teeth before leaving the bathroom.

"Bugga, can you twist up my hair for me? I wanna give my mama a break." I asked, as I pulled a pair of black Versace boxer briefs from the drawer, along with a pair of white socks, and gray sweat shorts. I'll just put the hoodie I took off back on.

"I gotchu Pooh. Where's your bucket?" She asked as she rubbed her body down in whipped cocoa body butter. I couldn't wait to lay under her and let her scent invade my nose.

"It's under the cabinet." I dried some of my body off and grabbed the tub of shea butter, scooping a little out and rubbedmy body down. It's too cold to be ashy. I poured a little body oil into my hand and did the same.

"Jay!"

My name was yelled, followed by some small knocks. I shook my head because it was nobody but my baby. "Emmie? Who you with?"

"Ny!"

"Niyah, I don't have any clothes on. Hold on." I quickly rolled on some deodorant and stepped into my briefs, pulling them over my thighs. I stuck my hand inside and adjusted my dick. I hate being big on soft. Muthafucka be in the way. Once I had my shorts on, I opened the door and my legs were immediately attacked. I bent down and scooped her up blowing raspberries in her neck.

"Hey, stank! I missed you!" She gave me a grin, showing her teeth. Baby is going to need some braces because she can't sleep without that damn pacifier.

"I miss you!" She hugged my neck and laid her head on my shoulder.

I walked back into my room with Niyah following behind. She laid across the couch and I sat in my gaming chair because my other baby was about to do my hair. Emmie looked up in my face, giving me one of those sneaking toddler grins.

"Candy?"

I shook my head before nodding, letting her slide out of my lap. She walked towards the left side of my bed and pulled the drawer open to my night stand, grabbing a Jolly Rancher sucker. I laughed once she screamed and ran back towards me. "Don't tell Mama, okay?

She nodded her head rapidly and put her finger up to her lip. "Shhhh!"

We all laughed, and I helped her take the wrapper off before putting her back in my lap.

Juice unwrapped the shirt and ran her fingers through my damp hair. "How many twists do you want, Pooh?"

"You can just give me eight big ones. 4 on each side."

She nodded her head and started parting my hair into sections. I sighed once she started massaging my scalp with my massager. She did that for a few minutes before she started detangling it. Her hands felt good in my hair, and I couldn't wait to have her pulling it. So ready for her birthday because time away from New Jersey is definitely needed.

A few hours later, everybody was downstairs sitting around drinking and playing cards. I wasn't really in the mood. My PO called me, talking crazy, threatening to extend my time on paper. My parents went off and said we'd be up there early Monday morning. Shit is crazy, man, and on top of that, Kambria been playing on my phone.

"Boog, you okay baby?"

I looked up at my mama and nodded my head. I rubbed Slias's back, being that he was sleeping on my chest. The babies were spoiled rotten and I blame our parents and grandparents.

"Drink this." She pushed a blue Solo cup into my face, making me give her a blank stare.

"What is it?" I asked, taking the cup from her and smelling it.

"A punch Juicy made."

I shook my head before taking a sip. She was going to have everybody passed out around the house. Her hands are heavy. I licked my lips and shrugged. It wasn't that bad. It was definitely going to sneak up on me, though. I leaned over and set my cup on the side table because Silas was moving around. I pushed his pacifier back in his mouth and rubbed his back. I think it was almost time for a bottle. He and Sahil loved that titty milk.

"Oooo! Get it stank!" I laughed at Juice hyping up Emmie as they danced. I pulled my phone out of my pocket and started recording them. I removed my SIM card and discounted from the wifi so I wouldn't see any notifications regarding what happened last night and to stop Kambria from playing on my phone. Some would say I was in my feelings, but I had every right to be.

"Boog, are you hungry?"

I looked over the couch to look at my Momo. I shook my head. "No ma'am, I really don't have an appetite."

She nodded her head in understanding and leaned down to kiss my cheek before going back into the kitchen. The song had changed, and Juice took a seat next to me on the couch, making me smile as I prepared to start singing.

"If I was your bestfriend, I want you 'round all the time." I got in her face, singing, making her laugh.

She gripped my chin, grinning. "I want you 'round me all the time."

I started moving my shoulders, making sure to not wake up Silas. I leaned into her face some more, to the point where our lips were all most touching. "Girl, I'll be your bestfriend."

"If you promise you'll be mine." She kissed me before jumping off the couch, yelling that she had to pee. Ol' drunk ass. I shook my head and took another sip from my cup before putting it back on the table.

The doorbell sounded making everybody stop what they were doing and look up. I slid up on the couch, adjusting Slias on my chest before straightening up my posture. I watched as my parents walked towards the door. I couldn't see who it was from where I was sitting. Niyah got up from beside Tizon and acted like she was walking to the kitchen. Her jaw dropped and her eyes went wide.

"It's the police and fire marshal."

I shook my head and passed Si off to Uncle Savion before getting up off the couch. I was about to go to the door but they were already making their way back. They both had a look on their faces that I couldn't read. My mama looked at my daddy, and he couldn't do anything but sigh.

"Boog.." My mama started. I looked at her, waiting for her to finish.

"Somebody burned down your gallery."

I shook my head and chuckled in disbelief. "Mama, stop playing with me."

She shook her head. "I'm sorry baby, I wish I was."

Man, it was like I had been hit in the chest. I tried to clear my throat to say something, but I couldn't. I bit my lip and just walked off.

"FUCK!" I punched the mirror that was on the hallway wall twice before it shattered. I just kept punching it until the frame that was holding the mirror was empty and my knuckles were bloody and busted. I can't win for fucking loosing man. I ran into the basement where my home studio was and just started destroying everything. I spilt paint, kicked canvases, and broke stands. I grabbed a self-portrait of myself and kicked my foot through, ruining my face.

I felt myself getting snatched up, and I already knew it was my daddy. We tumbled onto the floor because I was fighting to get out of his hold. He had his arms around me as he whispered reassuring things in my ear. I couldn't barely hear or see anything because my vision was blurry from the tears.

2020 was definitely not my year.

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